The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Malaysia signed on Thursday a memo of understanding in the field of cyber security. Dr. Salim Sultan Al Ruzaiqi, CEO of the Information Technology Authority (ITA) and Dr. Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab CEO of Cybersecurity Malaysia signed the agreement on behalf of the two countries.
This agreement comes to continue the distinguished relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Malaysia aiming to promote and develop cooperation in the field of cyber security. As agreed, the two sides will exchange experiences and information to raise the level of cooperation in cyber security incidents and responses, as well as cooperation in the analysis of digital forensics and cybercrime.
The agreement also allows cooperation in the field of cyber security threats, risk management and the protection of sensitive infrastructure organisations. This is in addition to cooperation in training, education and research.